Richard "Dick" Lee Johnson February 18, 1933 - January 26, 2023 Flint - Flushing, MI

RICHARD "DICK"'S OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Johnson, Richard Lee “Dick” of Flushing, age 89, died Thursday, January 26, at Regency of Grand Blanc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Pastor Steven Helms will officiate. Burial will follow at Flushing Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday February 3, 2023, at Rossell Funeral Home and 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of the service at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary.



Richard was born in Flint, Michigan on February 18, 1933, the son of Duane and Evelyn (Scott) Johnson. He married Sharon Zuidema on April 23, 1960, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2012. He married Elizabeth Archer on October 5, 2013. She also preceded him in death on May 6, 2022.



Richard graduated from Flushing High School in 1951, where he was active with Future Farmers of America. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Sheridan, was a Map Maker in Germany, and was honorably discharged. Richard then attended Ferris State University on the GI Bill, earning an Associate's degree in printing. His working career was spent at The Flint Journal in the composing room, and later a District Manager. Dick had agricultural and equestrian interests beginning in childhood. His family enjoyed his stories about milking the cows on his parents farm and riding horses around Flushing with his friends. 50 years ago he purchased his farm where he was able to expand upon these interests. Over the years, Dick was involved in many committees, served on boards and did bible studies at Holy Cross Lutheran. In later years, Dick got a lot of enjoyment having lunch with his fellow Flint Journal retirees and going to the Wednesday country music jams.



Richard is survived by his children Mark (Sue) Johnson, Eric Johnson, Dana (Mark) Newvine, and Darrel Johnson; grandchildren, Megan (Jim) Nokielski, Brian Johnson, MacKenzie Johnson, Carter Johnson, Jessica Johnson, and Grace Newvine; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Sharon & Elizabeth; and siblings, Donald Johnson & Susan Hawkins.